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Glasgow College

Argentina, Buenos Aires

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, Portuguese
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Glasgow College is a bilingual, secular, co‑educational school serving ages 1 to 17. The curriculum combines Cambridge IGCSE with a bespoke program and an Official Intercultural Bilingual Education Project to develop strong English language mastery, with Cambridge English accreditations. In Primary, Movers (3rd year) and KET for Schools (5th year) are offered; Secondary includes PET (2nd year), FCE (4th year), and CAE/CPE in later years. Upper secondary leads into the IGCSE curriculum and the ICE Diploma (International Certificate of Education), a pre‑university credential with national university validity. Portuguese is taught from Primary as a second language; Secondary students undertake the CELPE‑Bras exam in the final year. Glasgow College is affiliated with ESSARP. The 5,000 m2 campus features climate control, dedicated learning spaces, a Science Lab, Library, Computer Room, and CCTV security. Technology is central to teaching, with Smart Boards, Google Classroom, Zoom/Meet; sport, arts, and diverse clubs complete the offering.

Av. Tte. Gral. Ricchieri 37, B1661 Buenos Aires, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Essentials

Glasgow College has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Located at Av. Teniente General Ricchieri 37, Bella Vista, CP 1661, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The school is in the Bella Vista area of Buenos Aires.

Stages
Maternal (early childhood), Primary Education, Secondary Education

Type
Bilingual, secular, and co-educational

Religious affiliation
Secular
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms cover Primary and Secondary for class and institutional events. Girls wear a white polo shirt with crest and a burgundy Scottish-style skirt, plus a gray sweater with crest; boys wear a white polo shirt with crest and gray trousers (long or short depending on climate) with a gray sweater with crest. Complementary items include white socks for boys and burgundy socks or tights for girls in winter, and black shoes. A separate sports uniform exists for physical education and sports, consisting of a gray athletic shirt with burgundy accents, shorts or a skirt, long pants, and a sports hoodie; girls have an official hockey kit (hockey jersey and burgundy skirt) with white hockey socks, and a girls' rugby kit (striped rugby hoodie with burgundy shorts) with white rugby socks; the general PE uniform includes a gray athletic shirt with burgundy details (shorts or skirt, long pants, hoodie) and white socks with white or black sneakers as appropriate.

Food Options
A newly renovated canteen provides lunch prepared by a specialized company, offering a varied menu with salads, vegetables and fruits. Menus for different levels (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary) are published and accommodate vegetarian options; daily options can be adjusted to individual needs and are supervised by a nutritionist.

Governance and Ownership
Glasgow College was founded by Rosario Trifiletti; legal representatives are Rosario Trifiletti and Paola Trifiletti. Leadership includes Raquel Carmona (Secondary Director) and Nancy Schwab (Primary Director), with other administrative roles listed on the authority pages. The institution presents as an independent school led by its founder and current principals.
Fees
Application fees
- No published application or enrollment fee amounts were found on the school's public admissions information. For contact about application costs, use the admissions email admisiones@glasgowcollege.edu.ar or phone 4666-1223 / 1145.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No published tuition figures, per-term amounts, or per-year fee schedules for any year group (Maternal/Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary) were available on the school's public pages for the current academic year. Exact tuition amounts by year group must be obtained directly from admissions.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule (monthly/termly/annual installments), official payment deadlines, or standardized payment-term text was available on the school's public materials. The school's admissions contact is listed for clarification of invoicing frequency and payment deadlines.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Glasgow College is presented as a day school (Maternal, Primary and Secondary) with no boarding/residential program described; therefore no boarding fees are applicable.

Other costs or fees (uniform, meals, transport, activities, exams, trips)
- Uniforms: The school provides a uniform guide and expects uniforms for Primary and Secondary; the site offers a downloadable uniform guide but does not list prices for uniform items. Expect uniform purchase costs, but amounts are not published.
- Comedor (meal service): The school operates a lunch service provided by an external catering company; meal service is described but specific meal fees or billing arrangements are not published. Meal charges are likely an additional cost when used.
- Transport: No published schedule of transport services or transport fees was found on public pages. Transport availability and fees were not listed.
- Activities, trips and exam fees: The school describes curricular trips and public examinations but does not publish associated charges; such costs are stated as typically billed to families when relevant.

Refund information
- No published refund policy or formal terms for refunds (for withdrawal, non-attendance, or cancellation) were found on the school's public pages. Any refund conditions and deadlines must be confirmed with admissions.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other)
- No publicly posted list of accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, cheques) was found. Parents should use the listed admissions email and telephone contact to confirm acceptable payment methods and any fees or surcharges associated with specific payment types.

Summary of availability of published fee information
- The school's public site provides contact details, a uniform guide, and information about meal service and programs, but it does not publish numerical fee schedules, payment terms, refund policies, boarding charges, or accepted payment-method details for the current academic year. For exact, itemized fee amounts and the official billing schedule, contact admissions at admisiones@glasgowcollege.edu.ar or 4666-1223 / 1145.
Academics

Glasgow College teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 17.

Curriculum
The school runs an Official Intercultural Bilingual Education Project across its three levels, delivering real mastery of English. The language program includes an intensive English curriculum and offers international Cambridge English language accreditations. Primary is organized with Movers (3rd year) and KET for Schools (5th year). Secondary includes PET (2nd year), FCE (4th year), and CAE/CPE in later years. In upper secondary, students begin the IGCSE curriculum, leading to the ICE Diploma (International Certificate of Education), a pre-university international credential with national validity for university studies. From the Primary level, Portuguese is taught as a second foreign language; Secondary students take the CELPE-Bras Portuguese proficiency exam in their final year. Glasgow College is affiliated with ESSARP (English Speaking Scholastic Association of the River Plate).

Higher Education Progression
ICE Diploma (International Certificate of Education) certifies a pre-university international level and national validity for university studies.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Glasgow College offers an Official Intercultural Bilingual Education across three levels, providing real mastery of English. The program uses an intensive English language curriculum designed to support future admission to higher studies. Bilingualism includes understanding the culture of the language speakers, broadening students' knowledge of customs and holidays. The education integrates language and culture and enhances cognitive abilities such as abstract thinking and cross-linguistic communication, including reading in both languages. The college provides international English language certificates; Cambridge Examinations are administered on site, with Movers and KET for Primary; PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE in Secondary; IGCSE preparation leading to ICE Diploma; Portuguese is taught as a second language starting in Primary; and the school is affiliated with ESSARP.
Parent Experience

History
Glasgow College opened in March 1998 to meet the bilingual education demand of a segment of the Greater Buenos Aires population. The land for the project was a former family estate belonging to a prestigious local family, and the construction took about a year with a building designed to provide modern facilities for students. The inaugural ceremony included municipal authorities and the educational community, and Kindergarten and the first year of Primary opened at the outset. Enrollment grew year by year and the school expanded to include all levels up to Secondary, accompanied by ongoing facility investments. The founders Paola and Rosario Trifiletti are recognized as the founding figures, and milestones have been celebrated with anniversaries such as the 10th, 15th, 20th, and 25th (the 25th anniversary was celebrated on May 25, 2023).

Community
Activities are based on the developmental progression of children, taking into account perceptual, cognitive, socio-affective, and physical-motor aspects to achieve holistic development. The school hosts events such as Family Day, Book Fair, Inter-Houses, Concert, and Glasgow Helping Hands, along with Sport Day. It runs programs through Junior Achievement and the English Speaking Union, promoting critical thinking, leadership, and language use. As part of its bilingual program, students participate in linguistic immersion trips, including a four‑day English immersion experience after Primary and trips to London and Glasgow in the later years, with native coordinators.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Glasgow College has modern educational facilities in a building designed to maximize student comfort and maintained with care. The campus sits on a 5,000 m2 site and is climate-controlled by central air conditioning. Maternal spaces include changing areas and bathrooms, while the infant areas feature soft rooms and developmentally appropriate materials such as a ball pit. A large Multi-Purpose Hall (SUM) with a stage serves institutional events, and a second-floor SUM provides additional flexible space. A separate dining hall with two levels, modern furnishings, a stainless steel buffet island, a hand-washing area, and restrooms supports learning, along with a Science Laboratory, a Library, and a Computer Room with Internet access. Security is ensured by CCTV and private security, with two entry doors on different streets and vehicle-access for safety.

Sports Facilities
Rugby, Hockey, Athletics, and Football are offered. In the early Primary years, students train on the school's own facilities. From the second cycle of Primary onward and through Secondary, students also use the sports field at the Club Los Cedros. The PE & Sports department aims to develop teamwork, sportsmanship and social values through sport.

Academic Facilities
Technology and e-learning play a central role in teaching at Glasgow College, with leadership driving ongoing innovation. Classrooms are equipped with Smart Boards, interactive touch boards that facilitate online work. Google Classroom enables online, collaborative learning, supporting virtual or hybrid teaching. Zoom and Google Meet are used for online classes and meetings. The school provides a Science Laboratory, a Library, and a Computer Room with Internet access, and Primary and Secondary classrooms feature Interactive Boards.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Glasgow College runs a British-style Houses system with four Houses that participate in events throughout the year. Red House represents Fire and emphasizes passion and energy; Green House represents Earth and emphasizes perseverance and patience; Blue House represents Water and emphasizes intelligence and creativity. House shields are designed by Secondary students and teachers. Rugby, Hockey, Athletics, and Football are practised. From the second cycle of Primary onward, students also attend the Los Cedros Club sports field.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school runs Junior Achievement programs, including The Company, in which final-year secondary students create, organize, and operate a company in the real market and sell products at a major Buenos Aires shopping center. The school is a member of the English Speaking Union (ESU), a non-political educational organization with global members, which promotes international understanding and language development through exchanges, scholarships, public speaking, music contests, and conferences. The school participates annually in the English Public Speaking Competition held at the British Ambassador's residence. The program also includes Mathematics Olympiads and Computing (Informática) activities.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities include Art, Music, Choir, and Organ. Expressive Movement (Expresión Corporal) and Drama provide opportunities for performance and physical expression. Choreographies are part of the performing arts program. Students engage in arts and performing arts activities as part of the extracurricular offering.

Cultural & Language
Linguistic immersion trips are part of the bilingual education project. At the end of Primary, Year 6, students participate in an English immersion program in a city within the country, with native coordinators guiding a four-day experience. In the later years of Secondary, students travel to London and Glasgow for two weeks to study at a university or college and visit notable city sites. Glasgow College is a member of ESU, which promotes international understanding and language development through English.

Social & Hobbies
Activities and workshops include Family Day, Book Fair, Interhouses, and Concert. Sport Day is among the events that foster community and school spirit. There are educational trips and language immersion trips as part of the school's social offerings. Campamentos (Educational Camps) provide community-building experiences across levels, incorporating outdoor learning and teamwork.

Community & Service
Glasgow Helping Hands is a charity project (Proyecto Solidario) organized by the school. The program fosters social responsibility and community involvement among students. Through ongoing outreach activities, students participate in service projects as part of the school's community ethos.

Leadership & Professional
Junior Achievement programs introduce leadership and entrepreneurship, including a Company program where final-year Secondary students create, organize, and operate a real-market company. Glasgow College participates in ESU activities, which offer exchanges, scholarships, public speaking, and leadership-focused initiatives. The ESU involvement also includes participation in a national Public Speaking Competition.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The PE & Sports department treats physical activity as an integral part of student development, emphasizing teamwork, resilience, and mutual respect. Sports practiced include Rugby, Hockey, Athletics, and Football; in the early Primary years, activities take place on school grounds, with facilities available on campus. From the second cycle of Primary onward and throughout Secondary, students also use the Los Cedros Club field for sports. The school uses a four-House system (Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow) to promote identity, teamwork, and virtuous traits during events across the year. Campamentos Educativos provide psychophysical development through cooperative activity and direct contact with nature.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English as the core language and Portuguese as a second language starting in Primary. Cambridge English exams offered include Movers (Primary 3rd year), KET for Schools (Primary 5th year), PET (Secondary 2nd year), FCE (Secondary 4th year), CAE (Secondary 6th year), and CPE. B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), and C2 Proficiency (CPE) are also part of upper-secondary preparation. From Primary, students learn Portuguese as a second language, with CELPE‑Bras available in the final year of Secondary. The IGCSE is introduced in upper Secondary, leading to the ICE Diploma (International Certificate of Education). Glasgow College is an authorized Cambridge exam center in Bella Vista and is affiliated with ESSARP (English Speaking Scholastic Association of the River Plate).

Bilingual Teaching
Official Intercultural Bilingual Education is offered across Glasgow College's three levels: Maternal, Primary, and Secondary. The program aims for real mastery of English through an intensive language-development approach and integrates language with culture, fostering intercultural understanding. The bilingual education emphasizes language proficiency together with understanding the cultures of speakers of the languages taught.

Immersion Programs
The Bilingual Project begins in the Maternal level, where the child learns by playing and singing. Throughout Early Education the language-acquisition process is promoted through playful and recreational techniques; in the 5-year-old class daily hours extend and auditory exposure and language use are intensified. From Primary onward, the student explores the language across different subjects. Glasgow College also offers opportunities to obtain international English language qualifications through Cambridge exams, and Portuguese is introduced as a second language from Primary. Secondary students take the CELPE-Bras exam in the final year. Glasgow College is affiliated with ESSARP.
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